Heat sign former world No.1 bowler

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Summary

THE Heat have secured a major Big Bash coup after netting Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah.

Shah has signed with Brisbane as an international replacement player for the upcoming BBL.

The Heat decided to sign Shah as a replacement player in case the improving Khan is elevated to Pakistan’s T20 squad and is unavailable for selection.

Under BBL rules, teams are only allowed to field two international players, but can have four on their books, and the Heat already have Kiwi gun Brendon McCullum.

“He’s a very accomplished player in Test, one day and T20 formats, and having him around will also benefit the slow bowlers in our squad, especially someone like Mitch Swepson who is a young bowler rapidly gaining more experience transitioning between white and red ball cricket.